802.11 g (or n) for older powerbooks

I have a Ti powerbook with an airport card. Obviously the newer airport cards will not fit. Is there a third party manufacterer that makes an 'Airport' card for these older powerbooks that offer g or n speeds? I know I can get a PCMCIA card, but then they are not as convenient, and you have to make sure drivers are available.
G5/1.8/SP/5G & TiPB/500/2G   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

This link from iFelix's site gives you your options for upgrading to g from b compliant wireless cards.
n Wireless adapters that are compatible with Mac have not been released yet, or at least I haven't seen any yet.
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/1030.html
Cheers Don

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